limning

/ˈlɪmɪŋ/
verb
  1. To describe or portray something in words, especially in a vivid or detailed way.
    • In her speech, she limned a vision of a more peaceful future.
    • The author limned the character's childhood with great tenderness.
    • The journalist limned the scene of the festival so clearly that readers felt they were there.
  2. To draw or paint something, especially in a detailed or artistic manner.
    • The old manuscript was limned with gold leaf and bright colors.
    • He limned a portrait of his grandmother from memory.
    • The artist spent hours limning the delicate petals of the flower.
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